The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 153
153 Leeds United Are on the Verge of Collapse
On February 5, 2005, Zhong Cheng, who had a cold, led Leeds United away to face Burnley.
In this match, Zhong Cheng did not bring Peak, Gary Kelly, Ribery and the others to the away court. They stayed at Leeds United to rest and recuperate for the rest of the league!
In this match, Zhong Cheng’s team of centre-backs was Boumsong and Vermaelen. Vermaelen was growing up well and his performance was becoming more and more stable. In Zhong Cheng’s heart, his order of appearance was even higher than Boumsong’s.
Boumsong’s defense was still not stable enough. This fellow was brave and lacking in brains. Sometimes, he would get hot-headed. This shortcoming was a very big shortcoming in the position of centre-back.
It wasn’t in this match, but Boumsong’s mind was hot again!
In a frontal defense, Boumsong ferociously threw himself at his prey like a hungry tiger pouncing on a sheep. However, he was swayed by Burnley’s striker. Boumsong had no choice but to backhand down Burnley’s striker and give the opponent a penalty.
Burnley’s striker sent a volley of shots into Leeds United’s goal.
Leeds United goalkeeper Zhong Zheng was quick to react as a side-jump threw the ball out and it quickly rebounded back into the box.
Boumsong was very aggressive and ferociously rushed back, shoveling a slippery shovel towards the football, preventing the Burnley striker from shooting again. But Burnley’s striker swung and shot, the ball changed direction on Boumsong’s foot, and the ball flew into Leeds United’s goal.
This time, Zhong Cheng was helpless!
It was because of this concession that Leeds United lost to Burnley on the road.
Leeds United’s twelve consecutive league wins have finally come to an end, and the entire Champions League is delighted to finally push the Leeds United dark cloud away.
Of course, Burnley was even happier and happier after winning the match. They had defeated the Champions League’s King’s Master, so it was naturally worth celebrating!
–Division Line–
Leeds United’s twelve consecutive victories were over, but Zhong Cheng didn’t feel anything!
Twelve consecutive victories were already like a rock weighing on the hearts of the Leeds United players. This did not seem like an honor anymore. Instead, it was more like an invisible pressure that made the Leeds United players want to continue winning. They were all a bit cautious in the game because they were afraid of losing!
To Zhong Cheng, losing this match was not necessarily a bad thing. At least, the psychological pressure on the Leeds players had been relieved! This way, they can play in the next league!
At this moment, the outside media did not think so!
“A series of defeats exposed the collapse of Leeds United, and Leeds United will never recover!” -The Manchester Post
Gary Arnold Hisith said: “The internal problems of Leeds United are already very serious. It can be seen from this game that the players are already dissatisfied with Madman Loria. This game, Leeds United did not play as smoothly as before and the overall situation is much worse than before. This is already very telling!”
Gary Arnold Hisith added: “Coupled with the fact that many teams in the Champions League have studied Leeds United’s tactics, Leeds United do not have much advantage over Champions League teams now and it is clearly impossible for them to continue winning like this.”
Gary Arnold Hisith concluded: “Leeds United are now on the verge of collapse. They either collapse, or they collapse … Yes, Madman Roja can’t save Leeds United. Leeds United are always going to the English-African League!”
Well, one Bradley Wilson, and now another Gary Arnold Hisith, it looks like the Manchester Post is at odds with Zhong Cheng. The Manchester Post is a revolutionary struggle that goes on and on and never gives up, with one Bradley Wilson falling and millions of Gary Arnold Hisith standing up!
Madman Roja, our Manchester Post is not finished with you!
–Division Line–
“Three consecutive defeats! The crisis at Leeds United has arrived!” -London Evening Standard
“The omen of collapse, Leeds United is going to be finished!” -Liverpool Echo
“Leeds United have come to an end in shock. The Champions League will undergo an earth-shaking change!” -The Mirror
“Madman Loria is no longer able to control Leeds United. The White Legion is on the verge of destruction!” -The Times
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Countless media were reporting on this matter, and many of them were making trouble for Zhong Cheng. They had been waiting for this moment for a very, very long time!
Madman Roja really didn’t leave a good impression on the reporters every day!
Media reporters analyzed the reason why Leeds United collapsed. They all pointed their fingers at Zhong Cheng, believing that the reason for all of this was Zhong Cheng. Zhong Cheng was an inexperienced head coach.
In this situation, Leeds United need an experienced head coach to protect them, not a teenager like Madman Roja. Crazy Roja couldn’t lead an upgrade team. He messed up Leeds United. It would be weird if Leeds United didn’t collapse!
At this time, under the crazy reports of these media reporters, Leeds United fans also felt a crisis. Now that Leeds United had lost three consecutive times, this was a very dangerous thing.
The Leeds United fans were very anxious. They all wanted to know what had happened to the Leeds United Club?
[Injury and FIFA virus attack, Leeds United in a short-term crisis!] -Yorkshire Post
Kelly Fox also reported on this matter. However, Kelly Fox did not blame Zhong Cheng for Leeds’ successive defeats. She believed that the rise and fall in Leeds’ results during this period was entirely due to injuries and FIFA virus.
Most of the Leeds players are young players. They are not experienced enough and have problems redistributing their physical fitness. Therefore, they are more likely to suffer from fatigue or even injuries. These are the reasons for Leeds’ successive defeats.
Of course, this had something to do with loyalty. Zhong Cheng did not handle this matter properly and did not remind the young players on the team that Zhong Cheng had a certain responsibility.
However, Kelly Fox believed that Leeds United would not collapse!
Zhong Cheng has now increased the intensity of the rotation, giving Leeds United players more rest and recuperation opportunities. Once the Leeds United players recover, Leeds United will continue to win.
However, Kelly Fox also reminded Zhong Cheng that he had to pay attention to this problem in the future, otherwise Leeds United would encounter this problem. If they reached the Premier League, it would be very dangerous.
Kelly Fox’s report was supported and acknowledged by a lot of people. They thought that Kelly Fox’s words were very reasonable, unlike some media that completely pointed the finger at Zhong Cheng and couldn’t say why?
Do those media really not know why? Obviously not!
Those media were only here to attack Zhong Cheng. They used public opinion to incite the public, giving Leeds United and Zhong Cheng more pressure, and even causing unnecessary trouble for Zhong Cheng and Leeds United. This was their original intention.
These media really deserve to die!
–Division Line–
A week later, Leeds United returned home to face Reading, who are ranked fifth in the league.
The Reading team’s strength was extraordinary. Their current score was 51 points, 17 points behind Leeds United. Obviously, it was very difficult for them to catch up to Leeds United. They are 11 points away from second-placed Ipswich and it is very difficult for them to get a direct promotion.
However, Leeds United have been in chaos and trouble lately, and the Reading have seen hope of snatching points. Therefore, in this match, they were filled with confidence and energy as they prepared to fight Leeds United to the end.
In this match, Reading were the main team and they wanted to snatch three points away.
On Leeds United’s side, Zhong Cheng dispatched Pique, Ribery, Gary Kelly and the others who had rested in the previous match. The central defender’s partners had become Pique and Vermaelen, while Boumsong was sitting on the bench.
At the beginning of the game, Leeds United scored a goal. Ribery, who had been resting for a game, suddenly drew his saber out of his sheath. A team that had three men in a row came from the side and then shot a long-range shot at Reading, leading 1-0.
This made the Leeds United fans very happy and excited.
Zhong Cheng also waved his fist. Leeds United should be normal.
However, the situation changed. Reading scored two goals in three minutes, and the score was reversed. Scott Carson, who returned from injury today, did not perform well. The Reading man did not score much on both occasions, but he scored.
Zhong Cheng covered his face with both hands, how could this be?
In the end, the Leeds United lost to Reading in this tournament, welcoming their fourth consecutive defeat in the recent tournament and two consecutive defeats in the tournament!
Ribery’s brilliant goal, but failed to save him!
The 32nd round of the Champions League is over. Leeds United, who lost two consecutive games, are still firmly at the top of the Champions League, with 68 points remaining unchanged. Ranked second in the league was Ipswich, who now had 65 points, only three points behind Leeds United!
Danger, Leeds United is really in danger!
Athletics Wigan, third and fourth in the league, scored 60 points with Sunderland, still eight points behind Leeds United, who are at the top of the league. However, with Leeds United’s current level and condition, this difference was not guaranteed.
Reading are fifth in the league, with 54 points. Ranked sixth in the league is Preston, with 52 points, which is the current leveling up zone points.
Leeds are now 17 points ahead of seventh-placed West Ham, a big gap. Although there are still 14 rounds left in the Premier League, Leeds should be able to qualify for an upgrade bonus.
However, it was clear that Zhong Cheng did not want to upgrade his qualifications. What he wanted was to win the championship and upgrade!
Recently, however, the situation at Leeds United has been very unsatisfactory. At this time, the outside media were crazily reporting that Leeds United had collapsed. They all claimed that Leeds United was finished.
Some people even claimed that the madman Roja could no longer control Leeds United. Leeds United was going to be finished!
Next, Leeds United will face a fierce battle. They will go away to challenge the third-ranked Wigan Athletics. Almost all the media believe that Leeds United will lose this match without a doubt!
